Percutaneous and surgical treatment of pyogenic liver abscesses: observation over a 21-year period in 148 patients
G Ferraioli, A Garlaschelli, D Zanaboni… - Digestive and Liver …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Percutaneous drainage of pyogenic liver abscess has become first-line
treatment. In the past surgical drainage was preferred in some centres. AIM: The aim of this
retrospective study was to assess the effectiveness of percutaneous treatments and surgical
drainage, in terms of treatment success, hospital stay and costs. PATIENTS: Data of 148
patients (90 males; 58 females; mean age, 61 yrs; range, 30–86 yrs) were retrospectively
analysed. METHODS: Patients' outcomes, including the length of hospital stay, procedure …
treatment. In the past surgical drainage was preferred in some centres. AIM: The aim of this
retrospective study was to assess the effectiveness of percutaneous treatments and surgical
drainage, in terms of treatment success, hospital stay and costs. PATIENTS: Data of 148
patients (90 males; 58 females; mean age, 61 yrs; range, 30–86 yrs) were retrospectively
analysed. METHODS: Patients' outcomes, including the length of hospital stay, procedure …
